In the Biz: Binx baby store opens in Spa City

Since 2010, Ilissa Goman has run her baby business, Binx, from her home. Now, she's opened a space for retail and classes at 74 Beekman St. in Saratoga Springs, calling the store a baby-planning service and retail store for all maternity and baby needs.

The shop's slogan is "From plus sign to potty training," and the store is a resource for expecting families to those with toddlers.

Goman sells all kinds of baby gear, including clothes and toys, and offers such services as breast pump rentals and sleep consultations.

"It's great to have our own space and be able to hold classes and storytime for children," Goman said.

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She called her business' Beekman Street community an up-and-coming area with good neighbors.

"Our store is one of a kind," she concluded. "There's nothing like us in the area."

Siro's closes its New York location

After less than one year at 885 Second Ave. in Manhattan, Siro's steakhouse has closed that locale.

It's the third steakhouse in recent years to shutter at the 13,000-square-foot space at the base of the 50-story, black-glass midtown office tower that takes up a whole block-front along the avenue.

When Siro's opened last summer, it was backed by New York Yankees pitching star Mariano Rivera.

Real estate brokers blame a challenging space in a difficult neighborhood. Executives said the space might be more appealing to a bank or a food market that could better draw area residents as well as office workers.

Siro's owner Keith Kantrowitz is president of Racing Restaurants. His three other eateries include TriBeCa's 77 Warren, as well as Siro's upstate namesake in Saratoga Springs.

Curves donates to food pantry

For the past 15 years, Curves fitness centers have collected food to be donated to local food pantries in an effort to help people in their communities.

According to Sharon Lesage, owner of the Ballston Spa Curves at 404 Rowland St., members donated 343 pounds of nonperishable food and $145 between March 11 and March 23. The donations were given to the Ballston Spa Christ Episcopal Church's Food Pantry.

Those interested in learning more about Curves may contact Lesage at 885-1001.

Eastside Deli and Pizzeria closes

The Eastside Deli and Pizzeria at 223 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs, across from the East Side Recreation Area, has abruptly closed.

Its display cases are empty, although its chalked-up menu remains on the boards, along with drawings of hamburgers and pizza slices.

The company's website, www.eastsidedeliand

pizzeria.com, shows its account has been suspended. A call to the deli's telephone number, 587-2545, connects to a voice message suggesting similar businesses.